THE RANK GAME WINS MOM’S CHOICE AWARD®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

Chesapeake, VA, November 3, 2020 – Families now have an extraordinarily fun and useful “tool” to help them “tech less and talk more.” At a time when technology and work life distract us from family time, THE RANK GAME helps families relearn how to talk with one another. 

THE RANK GAME, an exciting, new all-together game created to build relationships, is awarded today the Mom’s Choice Award®.  THE RANK GAME earns the Mom’s Choice Award® distinction after being rigorously evaluated by consumers and experts around the world, and is recognized to uphold the highest standards of excellence.

Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children, families, and educators. The program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. The evaluation process uses a proprietary methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost.

“Our aim is to introduce families and educators to best-in-class products and services,” explains Dawn Matheson, Executive Director of the Mom’s Choice Awards®. “We are passionate about helping families grow emotionally, physically and spiritually. Parents and educators know that products and services bearing our seal of approval are high-quality, great value purchases. The MCA evaluation program is designed to incorporate the expertise of scientists, physicians and other specialists; but we also engage parents, children, educators, and caregivers because they are experts in knowing what is best for their families.”

“Families enjoy playing The Rank Game because it empowers them to engage in fun, meaningful conversation, simply by prompting them with relevant topics they are made–deep down in their soul–to talk about,” says Dana Brown, a former a Walt Disney Imagineer and homeschooling mother of three. “The Rank Game helps people reconnect on a deep level, but this is accomplished through gameplay that reaches the parts of our brain that respond emotionally, and the topics are fun.” 

Designed by Dana and her husband Chip Brown, a former Disney Studios Producer, with their three kids also pitching in on the game development, THE RANK GAME is a simple and interactive way for any group to put their phones down and engage in meaningful interactions with people in person. The Browns call it an ‘all-together’ game because it brings people from all backgrounds together, but also because everyone plays the game all together at once. Nobody has to wait for someone else to take their turn, they play all together. 

The rules are easy, pick a card and start ranking. Whichever Guesser comes closest to the Ranker’s choices, wins! It couldn’t be simpler. This promotes fun competition, because players only win when they look at the topics from other peoples’ perspectives. This basic element defines the community-building power of THE RANK GAME.

THE RANK GAME is great for family game night, playing with friends and even as conversation starters during family dinner. With four separate game modes, it is guaranteed to prompt natural, light-hearted conversations and foster intentional, meaningful human connection. Learn more about your people and experience thousands of hours of fun with THE RANK GAME at www.therankgame.com. 

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About Chip and Dana Brown
Dana was a Lead Designer at Walt Disney Imagineering for two entirely new-concept parks: Disney’s California Adventure/Paradise Pier and TokyoDisneySeas/Mediterranean Harbor. This role included the responsibility of creating the interactive and magical experiences in-between the rides, in open spaces, restaurants and retail, where consumers spend most of their time. Chip has spent more than 25 years in the media and entertainment industry, including TV, film, internet, live theatre, radio, animation, music and publishing. He helped lead Disney’s Tony ® Award-winning The Lion King to become the largest financial opening in Broadway history.

About Storyastic
Storyastic cultivates meaningful human connection in the age of tech and screentime through the creation of fun, interactive experiences and tools simple enough for everyone to play. Founded by Dana Brown, former Lead Designer at Walt Disney Imagineering and Chip Brown, former producer at Walt Disney Studios and publisher for HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Storyastic is an imaginative toy, game, and entertainment company whose debut product is THE RANK GAME, named Favorite Pick at Toy Fair NY, the largest toy and game convention in the Western Hemisphere. 

About Mom’s Choice Awards®
The Mom’s Choice Awards® recognizes excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. An esteemed panel of evaluators includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, grandparents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors and scientists. We provide reliable unbiased evaluation free from any manufacturer/publisher association. Parents, educators, librarians and retailers rely on our evaluations when selecting quality materials and products for children and families. The MCA evaluation process uses a propriety methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost. 

CONTACT:   Chip Brown, (310) 497-7400, chip@propermedia.com

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About Chip and Dana Brown

Dana was a Lead Designer at Walt Disney Imagineering for two entirely new-concept parks: Disney’s California Adventure/Paradise Pier and TokyoDisneySeas/Mediterranean Harbor. This role included the responsibility of creating the interactive and magical experiences in-between the rides, in open spaces, restaurants and retail, where consumers spend most of their time. Chip has spent more than 25 years in the media and entertainment industry, including TV, film, internet, live theatre, radio, animation, music and publishing. He helped lead Disney’s Tony ® Award-winning The Lion King to become the largest financial opening in Broadway history.

About Storyastic

Storyastic cultivates meaningful human connection in the age of tech and screentime through the creation of fun, interactive experiences and tools simple enough for everyone to play. Founded by Dana Brown, former Lead Designer at Walt Disney Imagineering and Chip Brown, former producer at Walt Disney Studios and publisher for HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Storyastic is an imaginative toy, game, and entertainment company whose debut product is THE RANK GAME, named Favorite Pick at Toy Fair NY, the largest toy and game convention in the Western Hemisphere. 

CONTACT:   Chip Brown, (310) 497-7400, chip@storyastic.com